Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Horse Trailer Near Sr108 / Woods Way

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Horse Trailer Near Sr108 / Woods Way

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Horse Trailer Near Sr108 / Woods Way. Multiple vehicles please use caution in the area… Incident: 00478 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr108 / Woods Way Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 37.947023 -120.426068 Detail Information 5:35 PM 9 [13] 1039 1141 5:33 PM 8 [10] FIRE ALSO ENRT 5:32 PM 7 [9] […]

First Fridays in the Park Closes the Season with The Iconics Tonight

First Fridays in the Park Closes the Season with The Iconics Tonight

Murphys, CA…The First Fridays in the Park series will round out its 2018 season on September 7 with Music by The Iconics, a seven-member band from San Jose that plays tunes from the 50’s and 60’s with a nod to the roots of Rock & Roll.  “We are thrilled to be returning to Murphys,” says bandleader Jim […]

The Marijuana Eradications Continue in Calaveras County

The Marijuana Eradications Continue in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…On September 6, 2018, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served two consecutive and unrelated search warrants. The first site was located in the 1400 block of Railroad Flat Road in Railroad Flat. This location was previously the site of an attempted marijuana robbery in October of 2015 which resulted in […]

Rep Tom McClintock Receives Hero of Main Street Award

Rep Tom McClintock Receives Hero of Main Street Award

Washington, DC…Rep. Tom McClintock, CA-04, has been recognized as a “Hero of Main Street” by the National Retail Federation for consistently supporting public policy priorities important to the retail industry and its millions of small businesses. The awards were presented as small retailers across the country gathered in Washington for NRF’s Retail Advocates Summit. “Retailers […]

Traffic Update….Big Rig Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr108 / J59

Traffic Update….Big Rig Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr108 / J59

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr108 / J59 Incident: 00319 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / J59 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.843344 -120.508025 Detail Information 2:35 PM 15 [20] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS TOW 209-532-4523 2:34 PM 14 [19] B61-001 1185 EXP BLOCKING WB 2:28 PM 13 [18] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed […]

Caltrans Road Report Through September 15th

Caltrans Road Report Through September 15th

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

Richard M. DeVos 1926 – 2018

Richard M. DeVos 1926 – 2018

Ada, MI…Richard M. DeVos, co-founder of Amway, died peacefully at his home in Ada, Michigan, surrounded by family, on September 6, 2018. He was 92. The cause of death was complications from an infection. Perhaps best known as an inspiring, motivational leader and pioneer of the famous Amway direct selling method that offered individuals the […]

Bear Claw Bakery Now Open in Arnold

Bear Claw Bakery Now Open in Arnold

Arnold, CA…The Beautiful Log Building that years ago was the Lit’l Bear Baker is once again producing delectable treats for you and your family. They initially will be open weekends from 7:30am until they are sold out and for their opening they are offering a free coffee with your purchase. They are open everyday leading […]

The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th

The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th

Hermit Valley, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) will be hosting their 12th Annual Scenic Celebration on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from 11am until 8pm. We invite you to “Come Play on the Pass” with us and enjoy one of the last free, outdoor, live music events of the year. Our annual celebration takes […]

Murphys Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Grape Stomp Competition! Registration Open Now!

Murphys Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Grape Stomp Competition!  Registration Open Now!

Murphys, CA…Stomp competition, costume contests, and street fair brings thousands of people to historic Downtown Murphys for a day of fun and entertainment for all the first Saturday in October! Crowds of over 5,000 people from near and far flood the little town of Murphys, to celebrate the beginning of the wine harvest season. Murphys […]

County Receiving Bids For Tree Removal Services. Pre-Bid Conferences on September 7th

County Receiving Bids For Tree Removal Services.  Pre-Bid Conferences on September 7th

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive bids for: Tree Removal Services – Administrative Office/Office of Emergency Services BID No. 18-1000-04-968 Tree Mortality Program Projects #4A and #7A. Bids may be obtained from the Calaveras County Administrative Office, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249, or from Public Purchase at: https://www.publicpurchase.com/gems/calaverasco,ca/buyer/public/home Project […]

Calaveras County Property Tax Default List

Calaveras County Property Tax Default List

San Andreas, CA…PROPERTY TAX DEFAULT (DELINQUENT) LIST. Made pursuant to Section 3371, Revenue and Taxation Code. I, Barbara Sullivan, Calaveras County Tax Collector, State of California, certify that: The real properties listed below were declared to be in tax default at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2015, by operation of law pursuant to Revenue and […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGNECY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR 2003-032 TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION TRACT MAP FOR ELLIS. Jon Ellis is requesting a time extension of six years for the approved tentative subdivision tract map 2003-032 for the Cedar Ridge […]

Sanders, Khanna Introduce Bill to Get Billionaires Off Welfare

Sanders, Khanna Introduce Bill to Get Billionaires Off Welfare

Washington, DC…Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) announced legislation Wednesday to give large, profitable corporations such as Amazon and Walmart a choice: pay workers a living wage or pay for the public assistance programs like Medicaid, food stamps and public housing its low-wage workers are forced to rely on. Low wages cost taxpayers […]

Calaveras County Repaying Renewal Fees for Commercial Cannabis Growers

Calaveras County Repaying Renewal Fees for Commercial Cannabis Growers

San Andreas, CA – Calaveras County is working towards a final conclusion of the commercial cannabis regulatory program. Part of that process will require an accounting and possible reimbursement of funds remaining in the regulatory fee fund. The initial reimbursements for those growers who paid a renewal registration fee will occur by October 15, 2018. […]

Burt Reynolds, 1936 – 2018

Burt Reynolds, 1936 – 2018

Jupiter, FL…Burton Leon Reynolds Jr., February 11, 1936 – September 6, 2018, was an American actor, director and producer. Reynolds died from cardiac arrest at a Florida hospital on September 6, 2018.[51] He had been suffering from heart problems for a number of years. He first rose to prominence starring in television series such as […]

Fire Crews Make Quick Work of Cabbage Patch Fire

Fire Crews Make Quick Work of Cabbage Patch Fire

Bear Valley, CA…The Cabbage Fire was reported at 11:05 am on Thursday September 6, 2018. The fire was reported at approximately 1 acre in size, backing downslope with isolated tree torching. Federal, state and local resources were dispatched and quickly attacked the fire. The Donnell Fire responded 2 type 2 IA hand crews, air resources, […]

Traffic & Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Near Cabbage Patch Maintenance Station

Traffic & Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Near Cabbage Patch Maintenance Station

Bear Valley, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Near Cabbage Patch Maintenance Station Incident: 00165 Type: Provide Traffic Control Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: CABBAGE PATCH MAINTAINENCE STA Lat/Lon: 38.414570 -120.129467 Detail Information 11:43 AM 2 [2] FOR A VEG FIRE 11:38 AM 1 [1] CAL FIRE REQ CHP FOR 1184 Unit Information 11:42 AM 2 […]

September 8th Services for Angels Camp’s Wilma Jean Moller Sperry 1937 – 2018

September 8th Services for Angels Camp’s Wilma Jean Moller Sperry 1937 – 2018

Angels Camp, CA…Lifelong Angels Camp Resident, Wilma Jean Sperry, passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 24, 2018. She was 80 years old. She was born in Angels Camp, California on December 10, 1937 to Niels Hansen Moller and Hazel Anna Foppiano. She graduated from Bret Harte High School in 1955 and shortly after […]

The Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing Continues

The Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing Continues

Washington, DC….The Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing Continues. The hearing has taken some wild twists and turns. It has had partisanship, protests and even at time some markedly detailed and erudite legal arguments across the political spectrum. It has even turned Federalist Papers references into a legal nerd drinking game of sorts.

Traffic Update….Tractor Rollover on Scenic Heights Dr

Traffic Update….Tractor Rollover on Scenic Heights Dr

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a tractor rollover on Scenic Heights Dr. This one is a possible injury incident. Our prayers are that this one ends without or only minor injuries. Tractor rollovers can have severe outcomes including fatalities. Incident: 00149 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 17632 Scenic Heights Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.014138 -120.257731 Detail […]

The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

Murphys, CA…Enjoy extraordinary library wines with artisan cheese plates for two. Sit-down flight style tasting of the best selections from the Lavender Ridge Cellar. Through the big iron door in the back. Reservations recommended. Large Party Reservations Parties of 7 or more, must make reservations for Saturday tasting in advance. Reservations are secured with an […]